Just one little Paul Page comment

[Erik]

for the most part i think pp has improved since he replaced marty

but...I can't stop laughing when I remember what he said about clay millican in THE SECOND ROUND OF ELIMINATIONS. "As for millican, he's still trying to win his first round of racing all year"

 

[Suzie Q]

We're either chickens of a feather, or a couple of very wise men

That was Steve Evans who used to say Kuh-Lee-Ta!!!

No, you are not chickens..........you are a couple of "weenies"!!!

 

[Terry]

That was Steve Evans who used to say Kuh-Lee-Ta!!!

No, you are not chickens..........you are a couple of "weenies"!!!

Okay, Miss Jersey-Texas person....game on! Teach her a lesson, PJ! I'll lend moral support!

 

[Suzie Q]

I'm waiting!!!

 

[Terry]

PJ? Oh, PJ? PJ?.......

 

[Dave]

Dave, as I mentioned before in other threads, I think Paul has improved greatly since he began with the NHRA broadcasts, and my little comment wasn't meant to be a big bash...it just seems sometimes that Paul wants to foster a belief in the viewers that he is MUCH more familiar with the drivers and their situations than he really is. It simply seemed kinda strange that an announcer, after the Eric situation, and all the talk and explanations of the "three amigos", would confuse Antron Brown with JR Todd in his repeated references to Brandon's "buddy". I don't think I would have given it a second thought had it just been a passing reference in the heat of battle, but it came up several times.

No malice intended here, just an observation to see if anyone else noticed.

It's OK Terry, I wasn't lettin' you have it. I understand what you meant and you're right. What Paul said was a bit odd. Sometimes I just get a little miffed when the only enjoyment certain people (not you) can get is by pointing out other people's flaws.

Dave

 

[Suzie Q]

PJ? Oh, PJ? PJ?.......

Too Late!!! You two are officially Weenies!!!

 

[Terry]

It's OK Terry, I wasn't lettin' you have it. I understand what you meant and you're right. What Paul said was a bit odd. Sometimes I just get a little miffed when the only enjoyment certain people (not you) can get is by pointing out other people's flaws.

Dave

Thanks, Dave! All is well except Suzie Q is calling me and PJ a weenie...now, THAT's a bash job!

 

[PJ]

So many comebacks and yet so few that are suitable for a family website

 

[PJ]

I don't take joy in pointing out the man's flaws but as a customer I think I have to expect more. I've learned to live with him. If it gets too bad I fast forward through his talking

 

[BaldyLochs]

What gets me is.... and granted, I don't go to alot of powerade races. Usually twice a year. But even at just those two, seems like every time I see Dave, Gary, Dunn, Frey, Unk and Reinhart... and before that even Marty, Evans, Shaheen and MacLelland scouring the pits atleast a couple times a day... talking to drivers, doing interviews, joking with the crews and even the fans, etc. Has anybody out there every actually seen Paul physically in the pits? Since he's been onboard I never have. So my question would respectfully be, where and how does he get all his info?

 

[Bowtie]

So my question would respectfully be, where and how does he get all his info?

ESPN writers!!!

 

[Matt]

I enjoy YouTube and the old Diamond P vids...Steve Evans and Dave McClelland and crew...

now they were "The Best in The Business" when it came to drag racing...

 

[Toejam]

And.... he STILL calls Bob Vandergriff, VanderGRITH.

That can be the next Star Wars, the revenge of the Vandergrith!

 

[lmhb oyf]

I could go with 3 hours of "Sounds of the track"

Yeah the constant sound of tools dropping in trays or air wrenches keeps me on the edge of my seat.

If it was all from the lanes, I'd be cool with it but really....do we need the sounds of tools?

 

[Kelly]

If it was all from the lanes, I'd be cool with it but really....do we need the sounds of tools?

heheh....or listening in to racers' conversations on how they get to sleep Saturday night before a race.

 

[badger]

I enjoy YouTube and the old Diamond P vids...Steve Evans and Dave McClelland and crew...

now they were "The Best in The Business" when it came to drag racing...

Very well said Matt!

 

[Unk]

Cruising the pits......
There is NEVER enough time to get around and see everyone, But it's the only way to know what's really happening in this grand sport of ours.

That and going out at night for dinner, drinks and conversation. The local restaurants are great for running into people and picking up the "off the record" stuff that helps you know what to expect so you can be prepared and knowledgeable when it does occur.

Of course, earning that respect takes time for the trust to develop.

Just my .02

See you in Houston next week,

Unk

 

[jpee]

That and going out at night for dinner, drinks and conversation. The local restaurants are great for running into people and picking up the "off the record" stuff that helps you know what to expect so you can be prepared and knowledgeable when it does occur.

Of course, earning that respect takes time for the trust to develop.

Just my .02

See you in Houston next week,

Unk

Unk....look at the upper right corner of your post...You only have 97 Mater Credits I have more than you... However just your "NAME" alone puts you automatically in the "Nitromater Countdown" .. If you are unfamiliar with the rules ..See "NHRA Countdown" I couldn't let that pass....

 

[none]

heheh....or listening in to racers' conversations on how they get to sleep Saturday night before a race.

Yeah, but this a PG rated message board.